Cambodia records over 70,000 foreign tourists during traditional New Year holiday


People play with powder during celebrations for the Khmer New Year, known as Nokor Sankranta, in Phnom Penh on April 16, 2026. - AFP

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia has seen a total of 71,191 foreign tourists traveling across the country during its three-day traditional New Year holiday, said a Ministry of Tourism's report on Saturday (April 18).

The South-East Asian country celebrated its lunar New Year from April 14 to 16.

For domestic tourists, the report said nearly all of the population had travelled to various tourist destinations across the kingdom.

"The Khmer New Year celebrations had created a lively atmosphere filled with smiles and joy," Minister of Tourism Huot Hak said.

"All celebratory activities took place in a spirit of happiness and unity under the roof of peace."

The traditional New Year is the largest annual holiday in Cambodia. On the occasion, revellers took part in religious ceremonies, visited their families and went to different tourist attractions for leisure. - Xinhua

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